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Pontiac, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cass Lake Shore Club in the Forestbrook neighborhood priced from $880. Huron Place in the Woodward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cass Lake Shore ClubA11BR,1BA$880
Huron PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$899
Heritage Park East1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$899
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Arvon2BR,1BA$949
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.10 price per square foot Baldwin Square - GENERAL INFO Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Turtle Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baldwin Square TownhomesBaldwin Square - GENERAL INFO3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Turtle Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Auburn WestClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Bloomfield VillasDumont2BR,2BA$1.18
Cherokee Hills ApartmentsElm2BR,1BA$1.21
Heritage Park East2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.08
Oakland Hills TownhomesTamarack2BR,1BA$1.24
Cornerstone TownhomesThe Marquette3BR,1BA$1.14
Waterford Square2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.22
Fox Pointe ApartmentsSomerset1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac

What type of rentals are currently available in Pontiac?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,250. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pontiac ranging from $895 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pontiac?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pontiac ranges from $895 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,899.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pontiac?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pontiac range from $1,049 to $4,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.

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